The world is full of camera phones, different social media outlets, and the work of law enforcement is not hidden anymore, the general public can see the police officers performing their jobs. However, those officers quick to use gun or Taser lack the skills in de-escalation when dealing with a minor hostile situation. Nevertheless, the case of Bryan v. McPherson was related to a situation of officer Brian McPherson and motorist Carl Bryan, which Mr. Bryan was pulled over and issued a citation early that same day and headed to southern California from Camarillo to Coronado.…
Andrea Tierney opened Aradia fitness London (AFL) in London, Ontario, in 2005. The majority in come of the fitness club is to offering poles dancing class to local London. Tierney wants to lunch a new exercise program TRX which could help decrease attrition rates, and support poles dancing program at the same time. Tierney have a make decision in a very short period of time, which include an appropriate price point and promotion strategy to ensure success of the TRX program. Tiernry’s ultimate goal is to offer both classes as complement to one another.…
Have you ever thought of the effects ISIS has on us and the military? In the article “A Case for Kill switches in Military Weaponry” by Johnathan Zittrain we notice that he mentions ISIS and how they stole our weapons. He also mentions that he believes that the only productive way to about protecting them is to create a “kill switch.” Despite lacking a ton of evidence Zittrain has an effective argument because he uses ethos, pathos, and logos making it clear to the audience that he knows what he is writing about.…
Tom Stamatakis of the BC Police Association states, “Accountability is both necessary and appropriate. But when it comes to the CEW, I think we have gone beyond the tolerance both for police services and for police officers who prefer to avoid what seems to be inevitable criticism, regardless of the circumstances that led to any deployment.” (SC, 2013, p. 20). He continues that because of the increased scrutiny regarding CEWs, officers are choosing not to use the weapon and are even letting their certification expire. Other reasons officers are reluctant to carry Tasers include varying levels of understanding CEW policies, deployment threshold considerations and a lack of trust (SC, 2013). Since 2007, Taser use has dropped a whopping 87%. BC police officers used their Taser 640 times that year compared to 85 deployments in 2011, due to stricter regulations and higher behavior thresholds. For the RCMP, the frequency of CEW discharges decreased by 83 percent from 2007 (390) to 2011 (65). Independent municipal agencies’ discharges decreased by 92 percent over the same time period (from 250 to 20). In fact, CEW use has decreased across all major law enforcement agencies including the RCMP “E” Division, Police Services Division, BC Sheriff Service Division and the Adult Custody Division (SC, 2013). It is important to note that the huge reduction in CEW use does not mean police are turning to their guns- a tool of last…
In October 2002 was the beginning of what seemed like the longest three weeks in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The shooting spree killed 10 people and in injuring 3 with sniper like wounds. No one wanted to believe what was happening. This horrific attack lasted 23 days.…
Organizing police departments in a militaristic manner is a theory that contends to lessen corruption amongst the police officers within the department. Depending on how stringent the military model is followed, a police department could have a well functioning system or it could create quite the opposite and develop a department full of corruption, chaos, and mismanagement. Because a department uses the military as a model to develop itself, it does not mean that it is foolproof. Many factors outside of organizing can lead to a well-balanced department or a department as involved in crime as the criminals from which they swore to protect the public. Using a hierarchy of command in departments gives a sense of stability, it delegates responsibilities and it has a person who is…
Most importantly, ECD’s prevent the use of other dangerous alternatives such as guns, pepper spray, or nightsticks. Also, in the personal interview with Corporal Streett, he brought up an interesting fact about police officers’ training in regards to lethal force. “Shooting to incapacitate” when using a Taser means to aim anywhere on the body except for the face and chest, which seems a common sense fact to prevent unwanted effects other than brief incapacitation. “Shooting to incapacitate” when referring to guns and lethal force, however, means aiming for the face and chest area (Streett, personal communication, 2013). A brief ECD shock to the arms, legs, or back is much less commonly lethal than a gunshot to the face or chest. Finally, Corporal Streett stated that Tasers were so effective because, while someone is in the process of being tased, it is extremely painful. He views this as positive, because most assailants only need a Taser warning to comply with the officers, and no real force is needed. ECD’s are an effective choice because they have less chance of fatalities or injuries, and are a daunting option to criminals to strongly urge them to respond without…
In April 2007, a mass shooting at Virginia Tech occurred. At the time, it was considered the deadliest school shooting in American history. The shooter, Seung-Hui Cho, opened fire into classrooms that morning, killing 32 before taking his own life (Virginia Tech Review Panel, 2007). Sadly, this tragedy is just one incident in a string of many mass shootings in the United States. That is why taking steps to prevent these kinds of shootings is of utmost importance.…
The use of taser should be permitted to extend that such use is necessary to police officers should have some understanding of the effects that using weapon is likely to have upon a suspect before using the weapon.…
Carrying a concealed gun reduces murder and other types of crimes. If everyone was to carry a concealed gun there would be more fights because people would think that they were cool because they carry a gun at all times. People should carry a concealed gun because they would be able to defend themselves when in a fight. Adults should be able to carry a concealed gun with a license.…
A Taser is an electrical weapon used by the NSW Police Force. It is designed to incapacitate human beings and to prevent fatalities and permanent injuries. The use of Tasers by the NSW Police Force is regulated under the LEPR Act 2002 (NSW), which highlights that police are not to use Tasers until they have properly assessed the situation and the environment. Tasers are used to protect human life, police, or anyone who is in danger of any bodily risk, violent confrontation or violent resistance. Under the LEPR Act 2002 (NSW), police are accountable and responsible for their use of force and must be able to justify their use of a Taser. This demonstrates that discretion through the use of a Taser protects individuals from harm, as well as meeting the needs of the…
The british and the german used a lot the machine guns, but mostly as a defensive purpose. The germans were a lot more convinced of the machine gun, than the british.…
Batons have been around for a long time. It indicates that after so many years police brutality is still a problem and the men who do the damage see no consequences. In “What Has Changed about Police Brutality in America”, it states that in Los Angeles in 1991, a man named Rodney King was beaten down to the ground by five police officers with batons. People were angry because the officers were not held accountable for the down fall (Flatow). This was the case that opened up the eyes of the people who doubted this problem to police brutality. Many people have been beaten down and even killed by officers who have been able to walk away without having any…
Imagine the feeling of safety as if it is constantly within our control or ability, people that are in possession of a concealed weapon are aware of the responsibility and the results of what can happen when using a concealed weapon. Safety of teachers, all other employees and students at a learning intuition can greatly improve if the staff could be armed with concealed weapons. Also we must remember that all citizens of the United States have the right to carry and own a weapon as guaranteed by the second amendment of the constitution of the United States of America. Safety and security could be greatly improved with teachers and faculty carrying concealed weapons on campus, therefore, the teachers and faculty increase security; the safety of the students can also be achieved.…
This paper will discuss the technology used in policing and how technology enhances or detracts from police organizations’ ability to function. Then, I would like to discuss the examples of less-than-lethal weapons and how less-than-lethal weapons affect policing in today’s society In addition, example of dangers faced by police and how police organizations address these dangers.…